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Young Ivan Palmer helps to celebrate September's National Chicken Month, with his bicycle buddy.

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The John Morrell & Co brand goes hand in hand with meat production in South Dakota, as they established a packing plant in Sioux Falls over 100 years ago. However, the history of the Morrell name dates back to nearly 200 years ago.

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Corn husking and shucking takes a great deal of work and talent. Competitions occurred to prove who the fastest and most efficient cornhusker husker was. This week's What's New Wednesday celebrates the 1938 National Cornhusking Contest in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

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With over two million pigs in the state, the swine industry brings in a significant amount money. ������Ƶ spent a great deal of effort to learn the best practices of raising these animals. Leeland Sudlow captured a part of this process.

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From boiled to deep fried, the potato has been a staple in people's diets for centuries. However, harvesting techniques have changed. From hand-digging to potato digging machines, the potato has to come out of the soil.

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WWII had an effect on the entire country from the troops that left to go overseas to the way food was produced. The SD State Fair was no exception. The 1944 South Dakota State Victory Fair reminded people to do their part for Victory.

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In the rationing food and materials during WWII, new fabric limitations brought about changes in basic fashion. The Victory Dress reflected these changes.

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Fluting fabric used a special type of iron, known as a fluting iron. These created crimps in the fabric, used for decorative purposes.

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Wool was a vital part of WWII's outfitting of troops. South Dakota did much to support this effort.

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Quilts, such as this quilt by Laura Volstorff, tell wonderful stories of days past.

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